Expanding Business into Dubai:

Keys to Creating a BIS Oasis in the

Middle East

Examining the current conditions in Dubai:

• Business Climate

• Economic Factors

• Social and Cultural Considerations

• Travel and Living Accommodations

Important Factors for BISto Consider

Current Business Climate

• 100% foreign ownership,

• No import or export duties

• Easy employee recruitment and visa options,

• Full repatriation of capital and profits,

• no exchange controls,

• full intellectual property protection

Benefits of Doing Business in Dubai

Economic Factors in Dubai

Social and Culture Climate

• Very diverse population

• Islam is the official religion

• Arabic is the official language

Social and Culture Climate

Transportation and Living Accommodations

Facts about Dubai Metro

• 6 minutes frequency of trains in any direction during peak hours

• 8 minutes frequency of trains in any direction during off peak hours

• 21 – stations will be operational in May 2011• 22 – trains to serve commuters• 28 – new public bus routes to be introduced for

the 10 new stations• 140,000 – passengers projected to use the

trains a day

Living Accommodations

Very difficult to own land

Government is strict in terms of land ownership

Most people prefer apartment rental

$1200 usd for one bedroom apartment

$3000 usd for larger villa

Conclusion

Diverse Population

Diverse Economy

Free Trade Zones

Expanding Modern Infrastructure

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